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activism
Angela Davis, famed prison abolitionist, challenges UR to stress critical thinking
Angela Davis — an activist and scholar known for her prison abolitionist work — championed critical thinking in her talk last Tuesday, beginning with a criticism of universities, including UR. “I was asked to talk about what the University can do to encourage engaged citizens, but first I want to talk about the University,” Davis […]
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Should Wakanda share its Vibranium? Just ask UR Debate Union
Ethics, racism, colonialism, and culture shock were all discussed by UR Debate Union through the scope of the hit Marvel film “Black Panther” during the union’s public debate for the semester. The debate, held Saturday, Oct. 20, focused on whether Wakanda, the fictional nation from the film, should share its vibranium — the fictional metal […]
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‘Black Panther’ is thrilling and human
I hate getting sick of things that I love. I recently realized that, in the past, I had obsessed over the “Star Wars” franchise so much that it detracted from my enjoyment in my last few viewings of the movies. I was simply getting sick of “Star Wars.” It’s a terrible feeling — knowing that […]
